ADB
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8recommend
3warn against
Nov 2, 2025first mention
Oct 16, 2026latest mention
Why people recommend it
“`adb disable-user` still works without root and it works on anything”
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“this has worked for me on several different samsung phones”
“I use adb to uninstall all of the system apps like facebook, youtube, web browser, etc.”
“or no wait at all if you use adb”
Caveats and dissent
“there is a possible bypass of wireless ADB mutual authentication”
“That's a real CVE: logic error leading to auth bypass.”
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“ADB backup works with even fewer (deprecated by Google)”
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Who recommends it in their own words
Threads where it came up
- Android May Soon Restrict On-Device ADB 5 mentions
- On non-rooted Android 17, ADB uninstall of system apps fails 2 mentions
- Take Better Notes, by Hand 2 mentions
- Apple routed a graphite pipe through the iPhone Duo's hinge to dissipate heat 1 mention
- F-Droid 2.0 1 mention
- How to debloat your Xiaomi 15 Ultra without root access 1 mention
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All comments 28
“Had to use ADB to copy files in”
“Pushing it with ADB isn't subject to the limitation”
“`adb disable-user` still works without root and it works on anything”
“interact via ADB”
“this has worked for me on several different samsung phones”
“I use adb to uninstall all of the system apps like facebook, youtube, web browser, etc.”
The person who made that suggestion (sa...@google.com) is presumed to be the one of the main maintainer of ADB as their name (Fabien Sanglard) showed up in non-redacted in the history and CC here (https://android-review.googlesource.com/c/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/4118073) after it was linked in the original Google IssueTracker. We can confirm they are a Google employee as per their @google.com top domain nam
“I use loopback ADB daily to automate scheduling eye care display settings using settings”
“there is a possible bypass of wireless ADB mutual authentication”
“That's a real CVE: logic error leading to auth bypass.”
“That doesn't mean the adb team shouldn't do a little security hardening”
“I use ADB to get rid of most of the google stuff.”
“once I have `adb` installed and running”
“I used ADB to disable core services”
“or no wait at all if you use adb”
“Use ADB to remove the built in browser”
“installed adb and fastbook with my package manager”
“I can copy everything to my Debian machine via ADB”
“copy everything to my Debian machine via ADB”
“adb works as well, not sure why someone was saying it doesn't.”
How do you know this? It's been confirmed that you can use adb to temporarily bypass verification on a per-app basis, yes, but from what I can see, there's no indication that sideloading one app over adb will also skip the 1-day period. This matters if you're sideloading an app store like F-Droid, because sideloaded app stores still have to go through PackageInstaller [1], which probably still enforces verification c
“uninstall all the junk via adb”
“ADB backup works with even fewer (deprecated by Google)”
“Checked it with adb”
“using ADB and switched to F-Launcher”
“You need to use "adb" from the command-line”
“You don't need two phones to use ADB with Termux.”
“using adb (or Shizuku) might also be a workaround for tech-savvy users”